Author Archives: Steve Benner

Peter and PaulPeter has often been called the ‘Prince of the Apostles’ because of the words of Jesus re-naming him, from Simon to Cephas. This was the Aramaic form of the Greek word Peter, which means ‘rock’. Jesus said that on this rock he would build his Church. But both Peter and Paul came toContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, June 29, 2023”

IrenaeusIrenæus was probably a native of Smyrna, born in about 130. As a boy, he had heard Polycarp preach, who had in turn been a disciple of the apostle John. Irenæus is thus one of the important connections between the apostolic Church and the second century. He studied at Rome, and later became a priestContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, June 28, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/wkte6j3s I am the true vine and you are the branches, says the Lord.Whoever remains in me, and I in him, bears fruit in plenty, alleluia. John 15 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we mayContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, June 27, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4x5vwaa5 You will show me the path of life,the fullness of joy in your presence, O Lord. Psalm 16 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnify your holyContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, June 26, 2023”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Lend your ear and make haste to rescue us.V. In you, O Lord, I take refuge. *Let me never be put to shame.In your justice, set me free; *incline your ear to me, and speedily rescue me.Be a rock of refuge for me, *a mighty stronghold to save me. Psalm 31 Almighty God,to whom all heartsContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, June 25, 2023”

Birth of St John the BaptistThe biblical story of John, the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah, begins even before his birth. His leaping in his mother’s womb is seen as a great alleluia in anticipation of the birth of his Redeemer and the good news of Jesus Christ is related in all four gospels asContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, June 24, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc5u5mp9 The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthilyContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, June 23, 2023”

AlbanAlban was a soldier in the Roman city of Verulamium (now St Albans in Hertfordshire) who gave shelter to a Christian priest fleeing from persecution, hiding him in his house for several days. Greatly influenced by his devotion to prayer, Alban received instruction from the priest and was converted. When the priest’s hiding-place was discovered, Alban dressedContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, June 22, 2023”

Yves CongarYves Marie-Joseph Congar OP (13 April 1904 – 22 June 1995) was a French Dominican friar, priest, and theologian. He is perhaps best known for his influence at the Second Vatican Council and for reviving theological interest in the Holy Spirit for the life of individuals and of the church. He was created aContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, June 21, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4x234z2n Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard;proclaim to the ends of the earth:The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Isaiah 48 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthilyContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, June 20, 2023”